SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details 4) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Carrying Amount
Fixed-rate debt	$ 14,403,203	$ 14,795,370
Variable-rate debt	1,876,117	2,347,644
Total long-term Debt, carrying value	16,279,320	17,143,014
Estimated Fair Value
Fixed-rate debt	14,888,136	14,978,908
Variable-rate debt	1,767,704	2,326,533
Total long-term debt, fair value	$ 16,655,840	$ 17,305,441
Variable rate basis	LIBOR

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Represents long-term debt excluding junior subordinated notes.

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The estimated fair value amount of long-term debt bearing fixed interest rate whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.

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The estimated fair value amount of long-term debt bearing variable interest rate whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission.

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The reference rate for the variable rate of the debt instrument, such as LIBOR or the US Treasury rate and the maturity of the reference rate used, such as three months or six months LIBOR.

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Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

-Topic 825

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-Section 50

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The portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a set, unchanging rate.

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The portion of the carrying amount of long-term borrowings outstanding as of the balance sheet date, including current maturities, which accrues interest at a rate subject to change from time to time.

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